Crappie Tank Dam

SPRING CREEK· Knox, Texas· Built 1967· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Crappie Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length220 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDTX01426

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

LEAGUE DAVIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Crappie Tank Dam?

Crappie Tank Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Crappie Tank Dam?

Crappie Tank Dam is owned by LEAGUE DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Crappie Tank Dam built?

Crappie Tank Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Crappie Tank Dam?

Crappie Tank Dam has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.